A modern book finishing plant requires the latest technology, efficient processes, skilled personnel, and a commitment to quality and sustainability to meet the changing industry demands. From Book-of-One requirements to support personalization and customization, to shorter runs targeted at reducing warehousing, book-finishing equipment and workflows are changing.
As book production plants expand their formats and binding styles, it is essential to investigate what is possible today.
Meccanotecnica Group is leading the industry in supporting sewn book block production for offset, digital, and hybrid book producers and now offers options for perfect binding.
When included into a finishing workflow, these solutions bring efficiency and support, unlocking the new capacity brought to plants by high-speed digital print devices.
Today’s Book Manufacturing Market
For book manufacturers considering new investments, the data points to a market that is restructuring around shorter runs and faster turnarounds, so there is a reason to consider investing in equipment and workflows to support the publishers, adding short-run orders to their mix. The takeaway is that the book market is healthy.
While some segments may decline, there are pockets of continued growth. More than 10% of all book pages worldwide are now printed on production inkjet presses, a number predicted to continue growing. This technology allows publishers to capitalize on evolving demand, add customization options, boost productivity, and offer additional services. The rise of on-demand printing models also supports the publishers’ desire to manage inventory more effectively and respond to market demand swiftly.
Book Finishing is Your Differentiator
Meccanotecnica presents at drupa 2024 a complete multifunctional book finishing line.
With a combination of four fully automatic book finishing machines, the line unlocks the production of books in two binding methods: thread-sewing and perfect binding and multiple finishing options, such as softcover finishing or hardcover preparation.
This is the only finishing line in drupa that empowers bookbinders with such an extensive versatility and flexibility, together with a digital workflow allowing seamless production with finishing variations within the same roll.
